2027 All-County Band Auditions
Date: November 16, 2026
Location: University High School
CLICK HERE to sign up for your audition.
CLICK HERE to access the audition requirements.
CLICK HERE to access the required etudes for winds & percussion.
CLICK HERE to access the requirements & etude for string bass.
Location: University High School
CLICK HERE to sign up for your audition.
CLICK HERE to access the audition requirements.
CLICK HERE to access the required etudes for winds & percussion.
CLICK HERE to access the requirements & etude for string bass.
Marching Band PE Waivers
Great news! Through hard work, communication, and collaboration with our colleagues at the Department of Education, Marching Band students may now waive both Physical Education and Personal Fitness, through a two-year process.
One year of Marching Band participation will waive Physical Education (Team Sports), and a second year of Marching Band participation will waive Personal Fitness. These students are usually enrolled in Band I-VI, Instrumental Ensemble, or some other related course. The ‘Physical Education’ waiver includes courses like ‘Team Sports’ or any course that the district uses to satisfy the Physical Education requirement.
CLICK HERE for the Physical Education (Team Sports) waiver.
CLICK HERE for the Personal Fitness waiver.
Students who are enrolled in and complete a full year of Eurythmics (color guard) and are doing physical athletic work both semesters – participation in both Marching Band and Winter Guard – may use the attached Dance waiver to waive Physical Education (Team Sports) for the first semester and Personal Fitness the second semester.
CLICK HERE for the Colorguard waiver.
One year of Marching Band participation will waive Physical Education (Team Sports), and a second year of Marching Band participation will waive Personal Fitness. These students are usually enrolled in Band I-VI, Instrumental Ensemble, or some other related course. The ‘Physical Education’ waiver includes courses like ‘Team Sports’ or any course that the district uses to satisfy the Physical Education requirement.
CLICK HERE for the Physical Education (Team Sports) waiver.
CLICK HERE for the Personal Fitness waiver.
Students who are enrolled in and complete a full year of Eurythmics (color guard) and are doing physical athletic work both semesters – participation in both Marching Band and Winter Guard – may use the attached Dance waiver to waive Physical Education (Team Sports) for the first semester and Personal Fitness the second semester.
CLICK HERE for the Colorguard waiver.
Band Handbook - REVISED August 2026
The Band Handbook must be read in it's entirety by all students and parents involved with the DeLand High School Band by the end of the 1st week of school. Once read, please print and complete the agreement on the last page of the handbook and return it to Ms. Leimer. This form is due by the Friday of the 1st week of school.
The Band Handbook was REVISED in August 2026. Please make sure you read this NEW, REVISED version BEFORE you sign the Handbook Agreement.
Click HERE to access the Band Handbook.
The Band Handbook was REVISED in August 2026. Please make sure you read this NEW, REVISED version BEFORE you sign the Handbook Agreement.
Click HERE to access the Band Handbook.
2026 Marching Bulldogs "Carmen"Drill Charts
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2026-27 Ensemble Placements
We have an exciting year ahead with all of our concert and jazz ensembles. All students will be challenged with music that will inspire them to grow as musicians, express their emotions through music, and work hard with their fellow musicians to create something beautiful.
Students should plan to check with their counselor in July to ensure that they are placed in the correct band class period according to the ensemble rosters. If there are class conflicts, work with your counselor and Ms. Leimer to get these resolved before school starts. Taking classes online through VOL or FLVS can relieve some schedule issues and allow you more flexibility with your daily schedule.
ALL students are strongly encouraged to take the 1/2 credit Personal Fitness class online this summer (if you haven't already done so). This is a graduation requirement. Students will receive a PE waiver for the 1/2 credit Team Sports class by participating in Marching Band. Students are also strongly encouraged to take the 1/2 credit Personal Finance class online as well so that they don't have to use one of their 7 in-person classes to meet this graduation requirement. Taking these classes online allows you to take more band classes or other electives that you would like to explore. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Leimer via email ([email protected]).
Ensemble Placement vs. Band Class Section - a brief explanation:
For incoming high school students, there can be some confusion around the band class section (Band 2, Jazz Ens 1, Eurhy 1, Pre-IB Music 1) and ensemble placements. Your section refers to the credit you will receive on your transcript. You cannot receive the same credit more than once, so you will move through a progression of sections as you move through high school band. These are sequential, but when students take more than one band class in a year, they sometimes move quickly through the sequence. As freshmen, students will be in either "Band 2" or "Pre-IB Music 1", regardless of what period they have for band. This ensures that students will get to Band 5H by the time they are a senior. IB juniors and seniors take "IB Music 1" and "IB Music 2." For jazz, students start with "Jazz Ens 1" and move up each year until they reach "Jazz Ens 4H" as a senior. Each concert band class has sections of Band 2, 3, 4, 5H, 6H, Orch 5H & 6H, Instr Ens 4H, etc. Each jazz class has Jazz 1-4H. Colorguard students take "Eurhythmics" 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on what grade they are in.
It is important that you are placed in the correct CLASS PERIOD for band/guard as the class periods are by ensemble placement. Please refer to the schedule below and the ensemble rosters to help ensure that you are in the correct class for the 2026-27 school year.
2026-27 Band Class Schedule
1st period - Symphonic Band Woodwinds
2nd period - Wind Ensemble
3rd period - Symphonic Winds
4th period - Jazz Ensemble 1
5th period - Jazz Ensemble 2
6th period - Eurhythmics (Colorguard) with Ms. Gleason
7th period - Symphonic Band Brass & Percussion
CLICK HERE to view the 2026-27 Ensemble Rosters. (All sections are listed in alphabetical order. Chair placements will take place once school starts.)
Please note that some students were placed in multiple ensembles based on requests on the Intent Form and conversations we had during May.
Students should plan to check with their counselor in July to ensure that they are placed in the correct band class period according to the ensemble rosters. If there are class conflicts, work with your counselor and Ms. Leimer to get these resolved before school starts. Taking classes online through VOL or FLVS can relieve some schedule issues and allow you more flexibility with your daily schedule.
ALL students are strongly encouraged to take the 1/2 credit Personal Fitness class online this summer (if you haven't already done so). This is a graduation requirement. Students will receive a PE waiver for the 1/2 credit Team Sports class by participating in Marching Band. Students are also strongly encouraged to take the 1/2 credit Personal Finance class online as well so that they don't have to use one of their 7 in-person classes to meet this graduation requirement. Taking these classes online allows you to take more band classes or other electives that you would like to explore. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Leimer via email ([email protected]).
Ensemble Placement vs. Band Class Section - a brief explanation:
For incoming high school students, there can be some confusion around the band class section (Band 2, Jazz Ens 1, Eurhy 1, Pre-IB Music 1) and ensemble placements. Your section refers to the credit you will receive on your transcript. You cannot receive the same credit more than once, so you will move through a progression of sections as you move through high school band. These are sequential, but when students take more than one band class in a year, they sometimes move quickly through the sequence. As freshmen, students will be in either "Band 2" or "Pre-IB Music 1", regardless of what period they have for band. This ensures that students will get to Band 5H by the time they are a senior. IB juniors and seniors take "IB Music 1" and "IB Music 2." For jazz, students start with "Jazz Ens 1" and move up each year until they reach "Jazz Ens 4H" as a senior. Each concert band class has sections of Band 2, 3, 4, 5H, 6H, Orch 5H & 6H, Instr Ens 4H, etc. Each jazz class has Jazz 1-4H. Colorguard students take "Eurhythmics" 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on what grade they are in.
It is important that you are placed in the correct CLASS PERIOD for band/guard as the class periods are by ensemble placement. Please refer to the schedule below and the ensemble rosters to help ensure that you are in the correct class for the 2026-27 school year.
2026-27 Band Class Schedule
1st period - Symphonic Band Woodwinds
2nd period - Wind Ensemble
3rd period - Symphonic Winds
4th period - Jazz Ensemble 1
5th period - Jazz Ensemble 2
6th period - Eurhythmics (Colorguard) with Ms. Gleason
7th period - Symphonic Band Brass & Percussion
CLICK HERE to view the 2026-27 Ensemble Rosters. (All sections are listed in alphabetical order. Chair placements will take place once school starts.)
Please note that some students were placed in multiple ensembles based on requests on the Intent Form and conversations we had during May.
NEW for 2026-27 - Physical & ECG Requirement
Starting next year, Volusia County Schools is requiring ALL marching band students to complete a health physical and ECG prior to marching season. There will be opportunities to attend free events offered through AdventHealth to take care of this requirement, so please be on the lookout for the flyers. You can also take care of this through your primary care physician.
This is REQUIRED to be taken care of BEFORE summer band camp starts at the end of July. Please be proactive and take care of this now.
As part of this process, students must register for their online athletic clearance account and upload their forms from the physical and ECG. Please follow these steps:
1. Register for your account on https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org/
2. Upload the EL2 form AND ECG clearance email page (this will arrive at the email you specify when receiving the ECG).
Please read the “Frequently Asked Questions” below and let me know if you have any other questions about this new requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do students need an ECG?
Only once in their high school career (once every four years).
How often do students need a physical?
Every year
What is the typical cost for a physical?
Most insurance offers one physical per year complimentary. Others can range from $20-$45 depending on the provider. Parents should check with their primary care physician for more information.
Which forms are needed and how are they collected?
FHSAA EL2 (only page 4), and the “Who We Play Now” email (this is sent to parents). Parents will upload these to their portal.
Can band students use the FHSAA required forms?
Yes. All students use this form, including middle school athletics which are not a part of FHSAA.
This is REQUIRED to be taken care of BEFORE summer band camp starts at the end of July. Please be proactive and take care of this now.
As part of this process, students must register for their online athletic clearance account and upload their forms from the physical and ECG. Please follow these steps:
1. Register for your account on https://athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org/
2. Upload the EL2 form AND ECG clearance email page (this will arrive at the email you specify when receiving the ECG).
Please read the “Frequently Asked Questions” below and let me know if you have any other questions about this new requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do students need an ECG?
Only once in their high school career (once every four years).
How often do students need a physical?
Every year
What is the typical cost for a physical?
Most insurance offers one physical per year complimentary. Others can range from $20-$45 depending on the provider. Parents should check with their primary care physician for more information.
Which forms are needed and how are they collected?
FHSAA EL2 (only page 4), and the “Who We Play Now” email (this is sent to parents). Parents will upload these to their portal.
Can band students use the FHSAA required forms?
Yes. All students use this form, including middle school athletics which are not a part of FHSAA.
“Concert Black”
Please adhere to the following requirements when told to wear "concert black" for performances throughout the year. The purpose of these requirements is to create a uniform, professional look that will give the audience the best impression of our bands. Always err on the side of professionally modest.
This attire is known as “concert black”:
This attire is known as “concert black”:
- Black button-down dress shirt with black dress pants, long black socks OR black knee-high panty hose, & black closed toe dress shoes.
- Black dress with black panty hose or tights & black closed-toe dress shoes.
- Black dress shirt with black skirt, black panty hose or tights, & black closed-toe dress shoes.
- Dress shoes must be closed-toe (no sandals, peep toe, open toe, etc.) with low heel or flats.
- Long black socks or black knee-highs must be worn with pants (no sport/short length socks).
- Black tights or panty hose must be worn with skirts/dresses.
- Shoes must be ALL black and relatively plain.
- All jewelry should be minimal, and any hair accessories should be black.
Uniform Reminders (Instrumentalists)
- No make-up or nail polish.
- Small stud earrings only.
- No body paint.
- No bags or extra items may be brought to the game. Everything you need must be stored in your shako box.
- The uniform is worn correctly, or not at all.
Game Day Information for Band Students & Parents - CLICK HERE
Marching Bulldogs Uniform Information
Our uniform bibbers (pants) are lycra and stretchy, designed to breathe better in the Florida heat and allow our Marching Bulldogs to move more freely during performances. Because of these bibbers, we have very specific "sub-uniform" requirement for all instrumentalists.
Sub-Uniform
To be worn by all instrumentalists under the marching band uniform.
(There is no sub-uniform for Colorguard.)
Casual Uniform (Instrumentalists)
To be worn by all marching band members when specified by the director (in lieu of full uniforms).
Casual Uniform (Colorguard)
To be worn by all guard members when specified by the director (in lieu of costumes).
Sub-Uniform
To be worn by all instrumentalists under the marching band uniform.
(There is no sub-uniform for Colorguard.)
- white DHS band hat (1st one provided with band fair share)
- show shirt OR spirit shirt (1st one provided with band fair share)
- black compression/bike shorts
- NO athletic shorts are to be worn under the bibber as these will bunch up and show through
- Students must purchase their own compression or bike shorts. The brand does not matter.
- Here are a couple of examples of what to look for. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
- example #1 CLICK HERE.
- example #2 CLICK HERE.
- long black socks (crew length or longer) (1st pair provided with band fair share)
- black Dinkles marching shoes (must be ordered through the band)
Casual Uniform (Instrumentalists)
To be worn by all marching band members when specified by the director (in lieu of full uniforms).
- white DHS band hat
- show shirt OR spirit shirt
- khaki (tan) shorts
- Students must purchase their own khaki shorts. Shorts must be dress code length. The brand does not matter.
- Here are a couple of examples of what to look for. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
- example #1 CLICK HERE.
- example #2 CLICK HERE.
- sneakers/athletic shoes (brand does not matter)
- low ankle length socks
Casual Uniform (Colorguard)
To be worn by all guard members when specified by the director (in lieu of costumes).
- show shirt OR spirit shirt
- black leggings
- Students must purchase their own black leggings. The brand does not matter. Just make sure they are thick enough that you can't see through them.
- For an example CLICK HERE. You do not have to purchase these exact ones, just something similar.
- black Nike brand sneakers with a white check
- CLICK HERE for an example.